NOVA

Season 44 Episode 21: Secrets of the Shining Knight

Once upon a time, knighthood was serious business, and for countless medieval fighters, their armor was what stood between life and death. NOVA challenged a blacksmith and master armorer to recreate parts of an elite armor. We trace their journey as they rediscover centuries-old metalworking secrets, then put their new armor to the ultimate test against a period musket.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

53

Episodes:

1025

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

55 min

First Air:

1974

Rating:

7.0